Casuarina equisetifolia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

40-65' by 20-30'. Rapid grower. Upright spreading evergreen. Has a feathery and open character. Southeast Asia and Australia. Will take salt spray, full sun or reflected heat. Drought resistant. Very tolerant of salty conditions except heavy clay. Will also take wet areas. Damaged by hard frost. Aggressive and may compete with others, Can be invasive in wet conditions.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.